Ideas For The Best Jobs in Retirement

[qwksilver]

If you don't need the extra cash and are just looking for something to do, there are 1000s of charities that can use your assistance. Find one that you fits and you'll be rewarded with more than money could provide from working a menial part time job.

[ExiledInIllinois]

41 minutes ago, T&C said:

If you are still working then you aren't retired. People I know who have retired just go boating/fishing, travelling, play golf, hit flea markets, etc. They aren't working anywhere lol. Thread title really makes no sense to me. Maybe Irv just meant cutting down on working hours...

Myth.

 

What about "semi-retired?"

 

Not sure about that!

 

I get lots of boaters/fishermen crying that they "gotta get through" because they "gotta get to work." 😬

 

Alot of people do work shifts...

 

 

[GoBills808]

Getting into woodworking can be pretty fun I think

 

You can sell your stuff too

[T&C]

9 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

Myth.

 

What about "semi-retired?"

 

Not sure about that!

 

I get lots of boaters/fishermen crying that they "gotta get through" because they "gotta get to work." 😬

 

Alot of people do work shifts...

 

 

He didn't say semi-retired... I'm not working a job but I do stuff to make money on the side, very casual. I'm not retired even with the SS rolling in... just semi-retired. When I'm retired I'll probably be on my death bed.

[mead107]

I nude dance At retirement homes. 
get a lot of tips. 

[Captain Caveman]

3 hours ago, T&C said:

If you are still working then you aren't retired. People I know who have retired just go boating/fishing, travelling, play golf, hit flea markets, etc. They aren't working anywhere lol. Thread title really makes no sense to me. Maybe Irv just meant cutting down on working hours...

 

Lots of people change careers for lower pressure / lower hours when they "retire".

My mom was an CFO for a manufacturing company when she decided to retire, within a couple years my sister opened a business and my mom works part time bookkeeping for her.  My dad worked for the federal government for 30 years, he retired and still volunteers at least 20-30 hours a week.  They both also babysit my sisters' kids 2-3 days a week, which honestly seems harder than any job I'd want ever again.

 

I've been building a side business for a few years recording drums for other people's music, and when I am no longer at my current job it's my hope that it can tide me over until I hit true retirement age, but I may end up picking up something else in between as well, especially considering health insurance costs.

Edited June 7, 2023 by Captain Caveman

[PastaJoe]

2 hours ago, mead107 said:

I nude dance At retirement homes. 
get a lot of tips. 

Unfortunately it’s from the old men. 

[EmotionallyUnstable]

I’m not sure you understand the meaning of retired 

[Andrew Son]

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[Miyagi-Do Karate]

I have a friend who is retired and works for this national company that basically assembles furniture for people. Can take however many hours he wants, and it keeps him busy.
 

I echo what others have said though about working at a golf course. Maybe as a ranger? Playing for free would be a great perk. 

[Buffalo716]

8 hours ago, mead107 said:

I nude dance At retirement homes. 
get a lot of tips. 

I thought I was the only one!!

 

I dress as a fireman …. In the beginning 

Edited June 8, 2023 by Buffalo716

[Saxum]

13 hours ago, Captain Caveman said:

I've been building a side business for a few years recording drums for other people's music, and when I am no longer at my current job it's my hope that it can tide me over until I hit true retirement age, but I may end up picking up something else in between as well, especially considering health insurance costs.

 

Locally a number of seniors work for school food service.  In the days when I went to school the people who worked food service were mostly mothers who wanted something to do when their kids were in school.  This rarely happens now since there are so many other jobs they could get paid more.  Biggest advantages of this job is part time employees can get health insurance (many of the workers are mothers who have other jobs in evenings but work the food service job for benefits) and that if age + years of service = 80 you can get a pension and health benefits continue if you wish (you need to pay employee portion).

[Irv]

Just to clarify.  I'm 58 and have a high paying high-pressure job.  Looking to the future to do something after I'm done with this job, to make a few bucks, and keep busy.  

[Augie]

3 hours ago, Irv said:

Just to clarify.  I'm 58 and have a high paying high-pressure job.  Looking to the future to do something after I'm done with this job, to make a few bucks, and keep busy.  

 

When I read something like the bold I have to wonder how that is defined. That could mean a lot of different things to different people. It’s all very relative. 

 

As for something in retirement, try for something you really enjoy. I’ve enjoyed tennis for most of my adult life. I wouldn’t mind working part time at a club or in a pro shop dealing with like minded people. You have something in common built in. That fits in with the golf comments earlier. Figure out what you like, and then find a way to put it into action. 

 

 

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Edited June 8, 2023 by Augie

[WhoTom]

4 hours ago, Irv said:

Just to clarify.  I'm 58 and have a high paying high-pressure job.  Looking to the future to do something after I'm done with this job, to make a few bucks, and keep busy.  

 

I semi-retired a few months shy of my 55th birthday and became a freelance technical writer. I wouldn't want to earn a living at it, but it's a nice way to supplement the pension. How lucrative/feasible that could be for you would depend on your subject-matter expertise.

 

 

 

[Pecos Bills]

On 6/7/2023 at 12:17 PM, T&C said:

If you are still working then you aren't retired. People I know who have retired just go boating/fishing, travelling, play golf, hit flea markets, etc. They aren't working anywhere lol. Thread title really makes no sense to me. Maybe Irv just meant cutting down on working hours...

Well, there's retiring and then there's retiring.  Many people fully retire from their jobs/careers but continue to keep themselves active doing something they like that includes some sort of compensation.  Military, police, other public service professions, can often retire after 20-30 years with full pensions/benefits, but 45-55 may be a little early to spend the rest of your life on on a golf course.  My dad closed down his office and "retired" in his 70s but still keeps a couple irons in the fire just to stay active.

[\GoBillsInDallas/]

 

[transplantbillsfan]

Best jobs for retirement???

 

Is this a joke???

On 6/7/2023 at 6:46 AM, Draconator said:

I don't plan on retiring at 65. Freelancing and real estate, I can keep "working" for long past that age. 

 

Why????

[transplantbillsfan]

On 6/8/2023 at 12:54 AM, Irv said:

Just to clarify.  I'm 58 and have a high paying high-pressure job.  Looking to the future to do something after I'm done with this job, to make a few bucks, and keep busy.  

 

If your job was high paying and you're 58 and not 50 or 48 or 45, why do you need to make a few bucks?

 

People who feel they need to make money in retirement confuse the hell outta me. 

 

If you want to keep busy, get a hobby or find volunteer work. 

[Irv]

8 hours ago, transplantbillsfan said:

 

If your job was high paying and you're 58 and not 50 or 48 or 45, why do you need to make a few bucks?

 

People who feel they need to make money in retirement confuse the hell outta me. 

 

If you want to keep busy, get a hobby or find volunteer work. 

 

I'm an enigma